Growing Herbs In Pots Or Ground. Many Gardeners sink pots to keep the mounded shape of the plant for cosmetic reasons or to deter pests. Some other reasons to grow in pots are insufficient sunlight short growing season or lack of growing space.
They need special potting mix not garden soil which will compact down to rock-hardness very quickly. Growing herbs in pots or ground is simple and enjoyable. Although most herb plants are suitable for containers some are easier to grow in pots than the others.
You dont need to put herbs outside either.
Oregano Culinary Sage Thyme Chives Rosemary Mint. Plants grow better in the ground than in pots when it contains rich organic soil. I do have thyme growing in a light shady area with only a couple hours of direct sun and it looks good. To keep the rest of your garden plot safe consider growing these herbs in pots and burying them in the ground.